The fossils of the hobbit, or the Homo floresiensis, were discovered in Flores, Indonesia in 2003 and sparked debate about whether these bones were of an entirely new species or a diseased specimen of an existing human species.

But this facial reconstruction by specialist facial anthropologist, Dr Susan Hayes, allows us to put a face to the question.

That face, of a female, is somewhat familiar with high cheekbones, long ears and a broad nose.

Presenter: Liam Cochrane

Speaker: Darren Curnoe, human evolution specialist, University of New South Wales

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